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3232Uproar: Free-to-Play Shooter Hits Home Todayhttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/10/17/uproar-free-to-play-shooter-hits-home-today/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/10/17/uproar-free-to-play-shooter-hits-home-today/#commentsWed, 17 Oct 2012 15:01:47 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=87796PlayStation Home. Why play cover to cover when you can free roam? Uproar is the first avatar based free-roaming third-person shooter in PlayStation Home and it pulls out all the stops to bring you an experience unlike anything seen on the platform before. The game is extremely easy to jump into and play, the controls and gameplay will be instantly familiar to anyone who has played a third-person shooter before, however there are some very interesting tweaks to spice up the gameplay and keep it all feeling fresh. We think it’ll give you and your friends countless hours of fun battling it out within the Uproar Arena.
Pick your side.You can choose to fight on the side of either of our two gangs; the Outlaws or the Swyfts, as they battle for respect within the Uproar Arena.]]>Uproar is a frantic and fun third-person shooter exclusive to PlayStation Home. Why play cover to cover when you can free roam? Uproar is the first avatar based free-roaming third-person shooter in PlayStation Home and it pulls out all the stops to bring you an experience unlike anything seen on the platform before. The game is extremely easy to jump into and play, the controls and gameplay will be instantly familiar to anyone who has played a third-person shooter before, however there are some very interesting tweaks to spice up the gameplay and keep it all feeling fresh. We think it’ll give you and your friends countless hours of fun battling it out within the Uproar Arena.

Pick your side.You can choose to fight on the side of either of our two gangs; the Outlaws or the Swyfts, as they battle for respect within the Uproar Arena. Each gang has its own unique set of clothing available within the inventory screen (all of which is wearable outside of the game), as well as a set of gang booths in the Uproar Lobby to hang out in with your fellow gang members and chat before you go and battle it out in the Arena. Be sure to let your rival gang know what you think of them with the full range of taunts available for use within the Arena!

Uproar anywhere! Uproar could turn up in any Home Space at any time, offering a brand new selection of maps to take the fight to. The first of these spaces to feature the excitement of Uproar will be the Action District. You can experience the Action District in ways you never could before, by clambering over rooftops and jumping in to the previously unreachable car park. The Uproar Arena itself is also a great location to shoot your friends in, with several maps of varying sizes, with unique obstacles and differing numbers of health and ammo pickups.

Full avatar customization. With its intuitive inventory system, Uproar presents a wealth of customization options to explore, allowing you to play according to your own style. Equip a primary weapon, secondary weapon, melee weapon, Serum, taunt and the clothing to boot, and head out to the battlefield. The innovative inventory system allows you to preview, purchase, rent, compare and gift everything all in one very convenient screen. It makes picking the right equipment and looks for your avatar a breeze, and even allows you to do it mid-battle if your tactics change. The rental system is also fantastic for trying different weapons before committing to a purchase. The speed and ease with which this inventory can be used helps keep the battles fast paced, while still allowing you full customization options at any point in the game.

True free-to-play. Every single weapon and Serum that is available within Uproar can also be unlocked for free through the use of unlock keys which you obtain simply by levelling up your avatar. On entering the game every new gang initiate will be given the free starter pack, which contains the Commando Rifle, Big Jonesy Pistol, Baseball Bat (complete with nails), Super Strength Serum, “Come at me bro” taunt and the standard issue set of initiate clothing. These are a great set of tools to get you started within the Arena, but be sure to try out everything that the game has to offer in the inventory screen.

The firepower. Uproar features a wide variety of weapons to suit all play styles. If you want to get right into the action and up in the face of your enemy, then the Shotguns will be perfect for you. However, if you prefer to play a bit more cautiously and take your enemy out from a far, then there’s also a range of Heavy Rifles to choose from. We’ve also included a great selection of melee weapons to smack your enemies in the face with when things get chaotic. The variety of weaponry on offer will make sure that things never get stagnant as every weapon has its own set of strengths and weaknesses which you can play to in order to match your personal play style, team strategy and your opponents’ tactics.

Take time to chill. Tired of killing people? We don’t know how that could be, but if you fancy a break you can always chill out in the Uproar Lobby and speak to likeminded rioters. Check out who’s ruling the Arena on the leader boards, read up on the History of the Uproar Arena and its owner Troika at the information point or check out what’s showing on the Jumbotron. If you feel the need to get back in the Arena, it’s never far away.

Super human. The Serums are a fantastic addition to Uproar that really help make the gameplay feel fresh and fun. Drinking one of the many Serums on offer will give you a short term boost to you character in a particular way. Sample the Speed Boost Serum for a temporary rush of speed to dodge bullets around the Arena or drink a Health Boost Serum to give you a short term increase in health before heading in to the fray. Again, access to Serums can be unlocked through just levelling up or by killing your helpless opponents.

Never ceasing to keep polishing their glitzy games, The Casino Management wishes to share a message with the community:

New Casino Game Alert!

Everyone loves free stuff, and everyone loves poker, so we combined the two!

Free Texas Hold ‘em Poker is now available to play in The Casino. Be sure you put your best poker face on because you only get one play a day. For players who have already made the table their home, check out the all-new Vegas Entertainer Global Tier reward — now available!

Sincerely,

– The Management

2. Lockwood – Update (and free gift-able bacon companion!)

Give Sir Francis Bacon the Companion for free from the Gift Machine. You asked for it, now spread the joy of bacon through PlayStation Home!

It’s your last chance to save on tons of great items in the Lockwood End of Season Sale, with 50% off many items, and great savings on many more.

Also from Lockwood, popular classics like the Skinny Jeans and Skate Trainers are now available in value packs, variations of the plimsolls and sandals are added to the Gift Machine and the Mercia Teleporter is available free from the store! If that wasn’t enough, you can also get early access to the American Wildlife Companions from x7!

Welcome to the Glittering Sands Beach, a new lounge from Granzella, Inc. Get out of those hot clothes, and head to the beach in a swimsuit! In order to enjoy the best moments of summer, this new lounge, with a spacious beach and beautiful ocean, is now available. Everywhere you look, there’s swimming in the crystal clear ocean, leisurely sunbathing on the beach, and people in sexy swimwear posing for cameras.

Enjoy the feeling of freedom that summer brings!

Next to the new Glittering Sands Beach lounge a private beach personal space has arrived! Introducing the Glittering Sands Secluded Retreat.

The Glittering Sands Secluded Retreat has a great scenic view. From the spacious sandy beaches and blue sea, to the cottages lined up on the ocean, it’s all yours! It’s fully loaded with features like changing the time of day. Enjoy having the island all to yourself, invite lots of friends over, or spend a quiet, romantic time with someone special.

The beach is all yours, you won’t be disturbed by anyone, enjoy your time!

The surprisingly cute Frilly Bikini and the Sun Visor, perfect for a sunny day on a sandy beach, are now available! The Frilly Bikini is available for women in three colors, pink, blue, and green. The Sun Visor is available for both men and women in four colors, black, white, red, and blue. Additionally, to accommodate for a variety of hairstyles, the set includes both a normal size and large size.

Jump into summer wearing this cute, bold bikini and sporty visor!

Introducing the long-awaited summer clothing for Granzella’s School Uniform series! Feel the spirit of summer youth in a pure white School Shirt and Vest or cool short sleeved Sailor-style Summer School Uniform. The best type of cool and elegant summer clothing is available in three color variations. For women, six types of bottoms provide a variety of sock length choices.

Also, the School Bag has arrived, a must-have for students. Available in four variations: the ordinary School Bag, Punk Student’s School Bag, School Bag on Left Shoulder, and School Bag on Back. Wearing a school uniform, you can enjoy a youthful summer!

When the sun goes down and students, forgetting the time, continue to play, the city patrol does its rounds. In downtown at night, two thoughts intersect…

4. PlayStation Home Mall Update

Magnus is back in his 58h volume of the Virtual Item Showcase. This week he showcases items from x7 exclusive companions (a wolf!) to skinny jeans in assorted shades to European-inspired track tops to a very masculine patrol uniform. Check out the video below for all the details.

5. nDreams – Update + F.U.B.A.R. Teaser

It’s been a busy few weeks at the nDreams store. Blueprint: Home was released at the beginning of August and has given you the chance to create your own apartment for the very first time. Then there was the Street Moves collection that introduced some fantastic stylized full body outfits with their own unique dance moves. So what’s next for nDreams? As well as an Aurora update in the near future they have also announced another new project, F.U.B.A.R (Fight Until Blood And Ruin).

There aren’t many details out there surrounding F.U.B.A.R. but rest assured more details and first game play footage will be coming up in the next couple of weeks.

6. Konami – Adidas Clothing

Konami releases new items from Adidas today. Check out the latest Adidas has to offer in the Threads store in the Mall.

7. Midway – Ca$h Carnival Update

This week you’ll have the chance to win yet another prize at the Midway Ca$h Carnival Sweepstakes! Go to the Hot Zone in Midway 3 to sign up for the Midway Ca$h Carnival Sweepstakes. Every green ticket you purchase to play the Midway games earns you an entry into the weekly drawing for a special prize—this week, it’s a Sony BRAVIA 55″ Class LED 1080p 240Hz 3D HDTV with 1 set of Sony battery-operated 3D Glasses for Sony 3D Flat-Panel HDTVs and $1,000.00 cash prize!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/09/17/playstation-home-update-the-casino-adds-free-texas-hold-em-free-bacon-companion/feed/43http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Home_Blog_Boilerplate_Mural_2.jpg3.54Community Manager, PlayStation Digital Platforms4318Mercia: Fractured Realms — In-Depth With PlayStation Home’s First Free-to-Play Fantasy RPGhttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/30/mercia-fractured-realms-in-depth-with-playstation-homes-first-free-to-play-fantasy-rpg/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/30/mercia-fractured-realms-in-depth-with-playstation-homes-first-free-to-play-fantasy-rpg/#commentsThu, 30 Aug 2012 13:01:39 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=83808Mercia: Fractured Realms is a beautifully detailed and expansive free-to-play fantasy RPG for PlayStation Home. Making a number of huge technical leaps forward, Mercia: Fractured Realms offers you an experience unlike anything you’vecome across on the platform before. It’s the closest PlayStation Home has come to a full retail title running within its engine, and it’s available now.
Offering a compelling, unique story and universe to explore, with beautifully realized environments and awesome combat with various characters, weapons, magic and enemies. Mercia: Fractured Realms is a truly immersive experience.
We are very pleased to have been able to develop something in the fantasy genre with this project. It’s no secret that there is already a surplus of fantasy games available; despite this, we believe we have achieved something truly fresh and original. ]]>Mercia: Fractured Realms is a beautifully detailed and expansive free-to-play fantasy RPG for PlayStation Home. Making a number of huge technical leaps forward, Mercia: Fractured Realms offers you an experience unlike anything you’vecome across on the platform before. It’s the closest PlayStation Home has come to a full retail title running within its engine, and it’s available now.

Offering a compelling, unique story and universe to explore, with beautifully realized environments and awesome combat with various characters, weapons, magic and enemies. Mercia: Fractured Realms is a truly immersive experience.

We are very pleased to have been able to develop something in the fantasy genre with this project. It’s no secret that there is already a surplus of fantasy games available; despite this, we believe we have achieved something truly fresh and original. With the visual design alone, you can see this isn’t your typical kind of fantasy clothing and armour – drawing inspiration from various world cultures and ancient civilisations ensured the end result would be something a bit different!

Complete quests or sell items in the Mercian Store to get gold that you can trade for new weapons and consumables. Additionally, new armor packs unlock as you progress, which you can purchase from the store – this will make you really stand out as a Ranger, Fighter or Defender, and it can also help you identify other players of a similar level to team up with. As if that wasn’t enough, you can also pick up reward items such as clothing, companions and furniture as you level up. The accessible, replayable, cooperative gameplay and wealth of customization options deepen with your commitment, allowing for an enriched experience.

Key features:

Befriend the Guardians who will guide you through the game and give you quests.

Brave the dungeons to battle gruesome Beetles and savage Lizards.

Explore the rooms and corridors as you make your way through Mercia: Fractured Realms – you never know what you might find!

Pick up drops from enemies, find chests and loot bags – and don’t forget to take your items to the Mercian Store to get some Gold!

Choose from Ranger, Fighter or Defender character classes, as well as a wealth of magic and weapon types to play the way you want.

Level up your character and your Stones to increase your chances of survival and improve your magical abilities.

Unlock an abundance of rewards, including clothing, companions and furniture.

Don’t head into the dungeons alone, meet up with other Mercians in The Sanctuary and go into battle together!

The World

The game is set within the fractured realms of Mercia, a world torn apart eons ago and put back together by ancient Guardians who have turned to stone over Millennia. Players must quest through this world helping to maintain the balance.

This game space environment is split into a series of rooms, which when combined, make up a Dungeon. Each room is like a small Home ‘space’ with lush and detailed elements maintaining the consistency and quality across a vast area.

The Characters and Weapons

The game offers three different warrior types: Fighter, Ranger and Defender. You gain access to all three types early in the game, starting off with the free Fighter starter pack. Improved versions are unlocked if you continue through the quests. New bows, swords, heavy weapons and shields will also be unlocked throughout the game, some purchasable through the Mercian Store and others by using gold received from completing quests; additionally, Mercian items will crop up in the Gift Machine to send to your friends!

The Oracle

The Oracle brings equilibrium to the world of Mercia – in one of her hands is a pot pouring water, which represents her influence flowing out into the Realms, and in the other is a green orb, symbolizing the entire world of Mercia. She is calling out to all the heroes of PlayStation Home to assist her and her fellow Guardians in maintaining the balance of Mercia.

The Oracle is also one of the major quest givers; she’ll offer you opportunities to discover and collect elements of the Mercian world, including stones and shards, which are essential for progression.

Stones and Magic

Stones are a major driving force within Mercia — they are parts of fallen stone Guardians, and are filled with their former power and energy. Players collect them during the game and can either use their magic offensively or defensively by equipping them to their ‘Stone slots’. This is another element of the game which offers deeper customisation of play style, allowing you to become a powerful hero in the world of Mercia: Fractured Realms.

Lockwood Publishing and Sony Computer Entertainment are excited to bring this unique RPG experience to PlayStation Home, a broken world is in need of heroes — will you rise to the challenge? Check out Mercia’s Facebook page for extra content, such as developer diaries and concept art; or follow Lockwood on Twitter if that’s more your thing!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/30/mercia-fractured-realms-in-depth-with-playstation-homes-first-free-to-play-fantasy-rpg/feed/39http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/7883671164_12857e3c5a_o.jpeg4.29Publishing Director, Lockwood Publishing390Novus Prime Update + New Developer Bigyama Premieres in Homehttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/05/21/novus-prime-update-new-developer-bigyama-premiers-in-home/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/05/21/novus-prime-update-new-developer-bigyama-premiers-in-home/#commentsMon, 21 May 2012 20:06:02 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=76155Bigyama to the fold, Novus Prime releases some new game-enhancing weapons, the x7 Nightclub updates, Lockwood brings new Delirious Squid items, and Konami releases a new collection of dazzling auras.
Novus Prime gets four new game-enhancing virtual items this week with the Alpha Squadron Arsenal! Deck out your pilot's jacket with the menacing Twin Pulse Cannons for an added XP bonus, and fill your hands with the stylish new Disruption Shot Pistols, complete with animated barrels and permanent in-game Nebulon boost!
Blend into your surroundings and boost your XP by 5% with the holographic Avatar Projection System outfit, and harness the destructive power of the Handheld Arc Drill to increase your Nebulon gains even further. Head over to the Novus Prime space station to get your hands on the Alpha Squadron Arsenal today!]]>This Wednesday, May 23rd is brimming with excitement. We welcome a new developer Bigyama to the fold, Novus Prime releases some new game-enhancing weapons, the x7 Nightclub updates, Lockwood brings new Delirious Squid items, and Konami releases a new collection of dazzling auras.

Novus Prime gets four new game-enhancing virtual items this week with the Alpha Squadron Arsenal. Deck out your pilot’s jacket with the menacing Twin Pulse Cannons for an added XP bonus and fill your hands with the stylish new Disruption Shot Pistols, complete with animated barrels and permanent in-game Nebulon boost!

Blend into your surroundings and boost your XP by 5% with the holographic Avatar Projection System outfit, and harness the destructive power of the Handheld Arc Drill to increase your Nebulon gains even further. Head over to the Novus Prime space station to get your hands on the Alpha Squadron Arsenal today!

Look forward to a new game in the Lockwood Publishing Showcase next week as part of Lockwood’s epic Fantasy Update. Brinsop the Evil Dragon descended and started wreaking havoc – Brave warriors will be rewarded!

Prepare your friends for action by sending a fantastical pet their way – Rachis the fire breathing Cockatrice and Gribbler the Dragon are available from the Lockwood Gift Machine one week early! Visit the Gift Machine now and get sending.

In the future world of Forthstar, humanity has traveled to the stars. But, in the last few decades, the situation has begun to unravel: Central government exists in name only and feudal states are at constant war. The rim of explored space is where only the hardiest can survive as Gunslingers and Dropship pilots. Gunslingers are outlaws and warriors who sell their skills to the highest bidder, while Dropship pilots help get goods and people into and out of the danger zones as war spreads.

The exclusive x7 nightclub gets another members-only bundle this week as well as a collection of Fire Opal clothing for men and an Amethyst collection for the ladies. Head there and be the first to dazzle your friends and torture your frenemies with your unique taste in fashion.

Delirious Squid stretches its tentacles once more with a range of bright tees and quirky accessories. Who wouldn’t want to look as if they have a bear trying to swallow their head? Boring people, that’s who! Crazy-cute pretty much sums up the theme of the ladies’ tees, hats and peeptoe shoes. The guys’ range is more rugged, but includes some familiar freaky faces. MC Squid and Squiddy Bones have draped themselves all over each item. Go backpacking in Delirious Squid world – these bags and boots are all you need!

Konami brings you their newest line of Auras. Check out some of their unique auras like the plasma shields, rainbow glow and glow dust. Check out Konami’s take on some classics such as hellfire, lightning storm and snowstorm. Unleash the power within!

This week in the Community Theater, HomeCast busts out the east coast Jersey accent to cover “stuff and stuff,” complete with a cameo by the Demon Warhorse. Among the “stuff” covered: the many new changes introduced with Home 1.65, as well as Super Madhouse, the new Bigyama items, the Casino’s update and more.

Codeglue brings a touch of the East here to the West with some elegant new furniture. Let the minimalist styling of hand carved, dark woods put your mind at ease while you enjoy the rest of nature around you.

Another exciting premier this week, Wrangler brand clothing launches their first ever virtual items with a collection of 10 pieces in PlayStation Home, including dark denim jeans for men and women. These will be available in both the VEEMEE and Threads stores in the Mall. With 10 new items available at launch and many more to follow, Wrangler will continue to bring their latest designs to the Home community in the months ahead.

Last but certainly not least, this past Friday the Home Community Volunteer programturned three! On behalf of the PlayStation Digital Platforms Community team, we wish to thank all HCVs past and present. You have added so much to the culture of the Home community, offering a bit of guidance to the newbs, and a friendly face to masses and healthy dose of friendly competition to the leader boards. May you continue this journey with us for years to come.

See you in Home!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/05/21/novus-prime-update-new-developer-bigyama-premiers-in-home/feed/35http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/7243247798_22d397597e_b.jpg2.89Community Manager, PlayStation Digital Platforms357PlayStation Home: x7 Update, Lockwood Sodium 2 Preview + Weekly Updatehttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/04/16/playstation-home-x7-update-lockwood-sodium-2-preview-weekly-update/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/04/16/playstation-home-x7-update-lockwood-sodium-2-preview-weekly-update/#commentsMon, 16 Apr 2012 16:33:44 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=73880exclusive x7 perks continue as more early-access items will roll out, Lockwood shares another sneak peek at their upcoming Sodium 2 update and releases some adorable new safari-inspired companions, and a new, vibrant collection from Konami Raver clothing gets ready to light up the night.
x7 Early Access Update—Members of x7 will gain early access to several new items this week including a not-so-furry Robotic Cat Companion and Active Item bundled together, some “meta”-physical auras from the four elements Flame, Aqua, Earth and Air, and more. First thing Wednesday morning, head to x7 to pick up these new items.
]]>This Wednesday, April 18th, exclusive x7 perks continue as more early-access items will roll out, Lockwood shares another sneak peek at their upcoming Sodium 2 update and releases some adorable new safari-inspired companions, and a new, vibrant collection from Konami Raver clothing gets ready to light up the night.

x7 Early Access Update—Members of x7 will gain early access to several new items this week including a not-so-furry Robotic Cat Companion and Active Item bundled together, some “meta”-physical auras from the four elements Flame, Aqua, Earth and Air, and more. First thing Wednesday morning, head to x7 to pick up these new items.

Two racers have returned to Project Velocity, forgotten heroes of this high-octane sport who clamor to regain their notoriety. Already it’s happening—these Legendary Racers are gaining a following of keen young sportsmen and women eager to follow in their death-defying footsteps by racing (and dressing) just like them.

Only the finest racers can expect to don the Legendary Pilot outfit, though. The Legendary Racers don’t let just anyone copy their style. If you want to dress like a winner, you have to be a winner. Reach level 40 to unlock the complete Legendary Pilot Outfit.

Very few Safaris give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with elephants, hippos, and gorillas in one trip — but that’s exactly what a trip to the Lockwood store can do for you today!

Tembo returns and this time he’s brought some friends along. Kubwa is an impressively huge gorilla. He’ll pound his chest and the ground to show his dominance, and when he thinks no one is watching, he has some rather unsavory habits… Kiboko is an unbelievably cute baby hippo who sometimes gets tired out playing all day. He’ll follow you around as much as his little legs can carry him, but when he gets too tired, he’ll plop down on the floor and yawn. Open up your home and your heart to some exotic wildlife!

Next, journey to The Great Edo as there are some new Feudal Lord clothing items to adorn the samurai in all of you.

Now available to the public are an assortment of fierce weaponry from stylized scythes to sword claws (eep!) to an over-sized shuriken. Head to Costumes and pick up these menacing new items.

Also the recently released Novus Prime 5.5 items from HellFire Games, the Obsidian Bladewalker Suit and Throwing Star and the Midas Reactive Defense System Bundles are available to the public.

The Community Theater gets an update this week. HomeCast gets blown away by some of the saltiest sea dogs from Cutthroats: Battle for Black Powder Cove and shares a few tricks for sailing the seven seas. Next up, Hip Hop Gamer snags an interview covering the upcoming The Amazing Spiderman game.

Konami is releasing a large new assortment for the club kids in all of us—the Raver Collection! Get ready to dance your booty off with clothing options ranging from mesmerizing animated visors to glow-in-the-dark baggy raver pants and everything in-between. Be sure to check them out in the 3D preview in the commerce points to see the full effect of these very cool items.

See you in Home!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/04/16/playstation-home-x7-update-lockwood-sodium-2-preview-weekly-update/feed/45http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/6928988970_364eb6008a_b.jpg3.06Community Manager, PlayStation Digital Platforms4510New Reverse Tracks Come to Sodium 2 + PlayStation Home Weekly Updatehttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/07/27/new-reverse-tracks-come-to-sodium-2-playstation-home-weekly-update/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/07/27/new-reverse-tracks-come-to-sodium-2-playstation-home-weekly-update/#commentsWed, 27 Jul 2011 19:12:36 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=55787Sodium 2 has seen its 3 millionth race! This means that Sodium 2 players have collectively traveled more than 75% of the way from the Earth to the Sun. In recognition of this amazing achievement, Lockwood Publishing is unlocking new Reverse Mode tracks in Sodium 2 this week. Head to the Sodium 2 launch grid on Thursday, July 28th to tear it up on your new tracks!
You may have seen the teaser posters placed throughout PlayStation Home that show a variety of mech silhouettes. This Thursday, these incredibly awesome MechJet costumes will finally be available from the Sodium store in the PlayStation Home Mall. These are seriously some of the most impressive costumes to ever be released in PlayStation Home. Watch this trailer and then tell us what you think in the comments section.]]>A public service announcement from Lockwood Publishing: Sodium 2 has seen its 3 millionth race! This means that Sodium 2 players have collectively traveled more than 75% of the way from the Earth to the Sun. In recognition of this amazing achievement, Lockwood Publishing is unlocking new Reverse Mode tracks in Sodium 2 this week. Head to the Sodium 2 launch grid on Thursday, July 28th to tear it up on your new tracks!

You may have seen the teaser posters placed throughout PlayStation Home that show a variety of mech silhouettes. This Thursday, these incredibly awesome MechJet costumes will finally be available from the Sodium store in the PlayStation Home Mall. These are seriously some of the most impressive costumes to ever be released in PlayStation Home. Watch this trailer and then tell us what you think in the comments section.

Days may be blazing in the Sodium Desert, but nights can be brutally cold. The latest range of Sodium Desert Nights Track Gear addresses the problem of what to wear to Scorpio’s after the sun goes down. Pick up this future-blasted utility wear this Thursday from the Sodium Store. And while you are there, be sure to scoop up the latest additions to Lockwood Publishing’s Fool Throttle line!

This week sees the PlayStation Home Mall receiving an enormous update with new items from some of the most popular publishers on the PlayStation Home platform. Check out the latest edition of our long-running PlayStation Home Virtual Item Showcase for a sneak peek at some of the coolest clothing, furniture, and costumes that will be hitting the shelves this week.

If you head to the PlayStation Store this week you’ll see that we’ve bundled up a load of content and created a starter pack. Kick start your PlayStation Home collection by picking up this convenient pack, which includes $24 worth of content (including community favorites like the Lakeside Log Cabin and the Mysterious Doll active item) for a low price of $4.99!

You wanted more Billabong clothing? You got it! This week sees an update specially crafted for all the ladies in the PlayStation Home community. Here’s a preview of some of the new Billabong clothing items available this week in the PlayStation Home Mall.

Want to be the center of attention? Want to make everyone do a double take? Then show off your crazy side with the “must-be-seen-to-be-believed” Chaos Clothing line from Hellfire Games. Be the life of any party or dazzle friends and foes alike with animated pandemonium – available this Thursday in the PlayStation Home Mall.

If you haven’t heard yet, Dead Island will be invading PlayStation Home in the very near future. Check out this article on Kotaku for screenshots and be sure to keep your eyes glued to this Blog for more info as we get closer to the launch of this special event.

The PlayStation Home Community Theater will be updated this week with new videos. Log in this Thursday to catch the latest episode of Platinum’d. Afterwards, watch as HomeCast Rewind takes a look at the recently-released UFC content in PlayStation Home and the new Bonk personal space. Replay with Doc also returns with an interview with the ArMy-oF-BeAsTs clan while UFREQtv brings us several interviews from the E3 show floor – including a chat with a member of the PlayStation Home team that his known for his bright hair. Finally, SOCAST covers the latest SOCOM 4 update.

Don’t forget to come out to the PlayStation Home Theater this weekend for our live stream test of the EVO 2011 world championship. Attendees will receive a line of exclusive PlayStation Home/EVO virtual items: Visitors on Friday will receive a limited edition EVO t-shirt for their PlayStation Home avatar; on Saturday players will be rewarded with a special fighting stick companion item; and on Sunday all viewers will receive a replica of the EVO trophy for their PlayStation Home personal spaces.

See you in Home!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/07/27/new-reverse-tracks-come-to-sodium-2-playstation-home-weekly-update/feed/78http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/5982167598_7d801494e3_z.jpg3.46PlayStation Home Community Manager787Sodium 2 Double XP Weekend + Aurora v1.1 & Home Weekly Updatehttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/29/sodium-2-double-xp-weekend-aurora-v1-1-home-weekly-update/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/29/sodium-2-double-xp-weekend-aurora-v1-1-home-weekly-update/#commentsWed, 29 Jun 2011 18:15:11 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=54057PlayStation Home by storm. From July 1st through the 4th, our friends over at Lockwood Publishing are offering double XP to all players. Additionally, PSU and Lockwood have teamed up for a special contest where players can enter to win a Sodium 2 gift pack, including naming rights for a special S2 livery skin. More details can be found HERE.
This Thursday, June 30th, the PlayStation Home Mall receives yet another enormous update. This week you can choose from a wide array of content – from Sodium 2: Project Velocity furniture to our new line of animated weapons. Check out this video for a quick look at some of this week’s featured content.]]>The impending holiday weekend is the perfect time to log into PlayStation Home and play Sodium 2 – the adrenaline-soaked futuristic racer that is taking the world of PlayStation Home by storm. From July 1st through the 4th, our friends over at Lockwood Publishing are offering double XP to all players. Additionally, PSU and Lockwood have teamed up for a special contest where players can enter to win a Sodium 2 gift pack, including naming rights for a special S2 livery skin. More details can be found HERE.

This Thursday, June 30th, the PlayStation Home Mall receives yet another enormous update. This week you can choose from a wide array of content – from Sodium 2: Project Velocity furniture to our new line of animated weapons. Check out this video for a quick look at some of this week’s featured content.

In other news, Lockwood expands their Cucumber line this week with their new “Dolly’s Diner” furniture items. The items are true must-haves for all you retro-minded players out there – check ‘em out!

Those of you who visit the Central Plaza over the holiday weekend will receive limited-edition Canada Day and Independence Day rewards. Protip: Avoid gas stations when rocking this explosive headwear….

Also, don’t forget to play the AXE Excite game, now available in Central Plaza. Beat the game to receive a free surprise courtesy of AXE Excite (so good even angels will fall)!

Aurora fans rejoice! nDreams’ mysterious game space is receiving its first major update this week. The following is included in Aurora v1.1:

The nDreams Collect-O-Rama loyalty cone. Complete all 12 tasks and win a mega pack containing 7 unique items including two bodyguard companions and the enormous Flying Donut of Death!

More rewards for OrbRunner.

The Auroralite Hoodie – the ultimate accessory for experienced OrbRunner players to help you level up!

Fixes that make your Aurora experience much more stable and smooth.

Daily XP bonuses – extra XP for visiting multiple days in a row!

A teaser for a new game in Aurora 1.2 and other nDreams content (see if you can find it).

Last but certainly not least, The PlayStation Home Community Theater receives yet another massive update this week. Join us this Thursday, June 30th as the one and only HipHopGamer takes a look at Activision’s upcoming action game, Prototype 2. Next up, PSXExtreme returns with their second episode, focusing on one of the year’s most highly-anticipated games – UNCHARTED 3! Finally, HomeCast Rewind returns with another video focused on current events in the ever-evolving world of PlayStation Home.

See you in Home!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/29/sodium-2-double-xp-weekend-aurora-v1-1-home-weekly-update/feed/67http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/home.jpg3.09PlayStation Home Community Manager6713Def Jam Rapstar Comes to PlayStation Home + Weekly Updatehttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/22/def-jam-rapstar-comes-to-playstation-home-weekly-update/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/22/def-jam-rapstar-comes-to-playstation-home-weekly-update/#commentsWed, 22 Jun 2011 17:03:05 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=53397Konami brings their wildly popular hip-hop karaoke title, Def Jam Rapstar, into the world of PlayStation Home. The Def Jam Rapstar Sound Studio is a new personal space styled after a state-of-the-art recording studio and befitting a world-class hip-hop artist. Pick yours up from the Estates store in the PlayStation Home Mall tomorrow.
Ahoy me mateys! Lockwood’s Fool Throttle brand expands this week with four of the scurviest seadogs ever to walk the plank. Choose from the Corsair Cordial and Captain Capricious or the Buccaneer Bubbly and Shipmate Shindig costumes. And if you are looking for new companions then grab Barnacle and Picaroon - Barnacle is a tough old crab happy to give lazy crew members a nip and Picaroon is a wily little monkey who’s pretty handy with a sword too! ]]>This Thursday, June 23rd, Konami brings their wildly popular hip-hop karaoke title, Def Jam Rapstar, into the world of PlayStation Home. The Def Jam Rapstar Sound Studio is a new personal space styled after a state-of-the-art recording studio and befitting a world-class hip-hop artist. Pick yours up from the Estates store in the PlayStation Home Mall tomorrow.

Ahoy me mateys! Lockwood’s Fool Throttle brand expands this week with four of the scurviest seadogs ever to walk the plank. Choose from the Corsair Cordial and Captain Capricious or the Buccaneer Bubbly and Shipmate Shindig costumes. And if you are looking for new companions then grab Barnacle and Picaroon – Barnacle is a tough old crab happy to give lazy crew members a nip and Picaroon is a wily little monkey who’s pretty handy with a sword too! All these items (and more) arrive this week from the Sodium store in the PlayStation Home Mall.

This week LOOT brings you the fiercest, deadliest (and oh-so-cutest) companions ever to release in PlayStation Home. The Lootosaurus is available in six different colors (brown, blue, green, red, orange and purple) or one fire-breathing genetic mutation, The Dragosaur. Pick yours up this Thursday from the LOOT store in the PlayStation Home Mall.

Who says beautiful girls aren’t down to earth? Look for falling angels in Central Plaza this Thursday to play a game and get a free surprise courtesy of AXE Excite (so good even angels will fall)!

The PlayStation Home Community Theater receives yet another massive update this week. Join us this Thursday, June 23rd as PS Talent presents their second episode of the Spotlight, which focuses on some of the brightest stars of the PlayStation Home community. Afterwards, LittleBigPodcast delivers a new episode of their crowd-favorite video cast, which showcases the finalists from their most recent contest. Finally, the Platinum’d crew airs the third installment of their original, live action comedy series about the trials and tribulations for one player trying to up his Trophy count.

See you in Home!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/22/def-jam-rapstar-comes-to-playstation-home-weekly-update/feed/56http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/5860082745_820463b489_z.jpg3.02PlayStation Home Community Manager565Sodium 2: Project Velocity Comes to PlayStation Homehttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/15/sodium-2-project-velocity-comes-to-playstation-home/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/15/sodium-2-project-velocity-comes-to-playstation-home/#commentsWed, 15 Jun 2011 17:03:58 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=52819Sodium 2: Project Velocity, the long-awaited successor to the massively popular futuristic tank combat game, Sodium One, will arrive in the ever-evolving world of PlayStation Home. With Sodium 2, veteran PlayStation Home game developers Lockwood Publishing expand on every area of with heavily customizable jet racers, supersonic speeds and a pounding soundtrack. This highly-energy racer is free to play and can be found under the “New and Recommended” tab in the PlayStation Home Navigator when it releases tomorrow. Check it out!
The PlayStation Home Mall receives a massive update this Thursday. Watch a quick look at this week’s featured virtual items below in the Virtual Item Showcase Vol. 12!
]]>This Thursday, June 16th, Sodium 2: Project Velocity, the long-awaited successor to the massively popular futuristic tank combat game, Sodium One, will arrive in the ever-evolving world of PlayStation Home. With Sodium 2, veteran PlayStation Home game developers Lockwood Publishing expand on every area of with heavily customizable jet racers, supersonic speeds and a pounding soundtrack. This highly-energy racer is free to play and can be found under the “New and Recommended” tab in the PlayStation Home Navigator when it releases tomorrow. Check it out!

The PlayStation Home Mall receives a massive update this Thursday. Watch a quick look at this week’s featured virtual items below in the Virtual Item Showcase Vol. 12!

Fan favorites Mass Media return this week with their new Brimstone Dancers – Lilith, Layla, and Brigette. Sure to turn up the heat at your next Home party, these entertainers come as both active items and companions and are available this Thursday from the PlayStation Home Mall.

In other news, CodeGlue releases a collection of stylish dresses and footwear for the ladies this week while Eidos drops Hitman Agent 47 costumes and nDreams unleashes their Big Bash line – an essential bundle for throwing a roof-raising party in your personal space: it includes working smoke machines, lights, and more.

In addition, nDreams’ Aurora is receiving its first major update this week. The following is included in v1.1:

The nDreams Collect-O-Rama loyalty cone. Complete all 12 tasks and win a mega pack containing seven unique items including two bodyguard companions and the enormous Flying Donut of Death!

More rewards for OrbRunner.

The Auroralite Hoody, the ultimate accessory for to help experienced OrbRunner players level up!

Fixes that make your Aurora experience much more stable and smooth.

Daily XP bonuses give you extra XP for visiting multiple days in a row!

A teaser for a new game in Aurora 1.2 and other nDreams content (see if you can find it).

The new Ford Showroom opens this Thursday, June 16th. Get behind the wheel of a Ford vehicle, play some mini-games to score reward items and check out SYNC, the in-car connectivity system that allows you to make hands-free calls and control your music with simple voice commands!

Also, a quick reminder that the Sprint promotion is still going in PlayStation Home. Keep an eye out for Sprint posters that are posted in-world. Find all three and get cool gear for your avatar – just text the poster codes to 99158 and walk away with exclusive Sprint sneakers for your avatar.

The PlayStation Home Community Theater receives a huge update this week with the launch of our newest partner PSXExtreme – an online community laser-focused on PlayStation games. Join us this Thursday, June 16th for the premiere of their first episode in the PlayStation Home Community Theater. Afterwards, be sure to catch episode 2 of Platinum’d – a PlayStation Home exclusive short format series that focuses on the love of PlayStation games and the trials and tribulations for one player that is just trying to up his Trophy count. Finally, our friends over at SOCAST return with their second episode, where the FPS gamer meme “Juggernaut” makes a visit.

Last, but certainly not least: When you log in to PlayStation Home this Thursday you will be prompted to download our latest client update – v1.5.1. This update addresses some recently reported bugs and also includes optimizations that will improve the speed with which you can view items in the Wardrobe and Furniture browsers. Please note that if you are upgrading from any version of Home prior to 1.41 (i.e. more than 2 patches ago) then you will need to wait for the orange “hard drive activity” light to stop flashing on your PS3 before commencing the process of applying the 1.51 patch.

See you in Home!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/15/sodium-2-project-velocity-comes-to-playstation-home/feed/92http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/5834366889_feec505d9d_z.jpg3.83PlayStation Home Community Manager927PlayStation Home Welcome Back Package Detailshttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/04/playstation-home-welcome-back-package-details/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/04/playstation-home-welcome-back-package-details/#commentsSat, 04 Jun 2011 16:00:09 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=52051PlayStation Network’s ‘Welcome Back’ Program, PlayStation Home will be offering an enormous package to all players as a way of saying “thank you” to our community for your ongoing support. Today we will begin rolling out the first phase of this customer appreciation program, which will include 100 free items, two personal spaces, and an exclusive game available for all users to download for 30 days. Here’s what we will be giving you (and when):
100 virtual items: The 100 free virtual items package will be available starting today from the Central Plaza kiosk. This huge package includes popular clothing and furniture items and has been made possible thanks to our 3rd Party partners – including Lockwood Publishing, Heavy Water, Codeglue, Konami, Mass Media, Digital Leisure, LOOT, and Hellfire Games.]]>As part of PlayStation Network’s ‘Welcome Back’ Program, PlayStation Home will be offering an enormous package to all players as a way of saying “thank you” to our community for your ongoing support. Today we will begin rolling out the first phase of this customer appreciation program, which will include 100 free items, two personal spaces, and an exclusive game available for all users to download for 30 days. Here’s what we will be giving you (and when):

100 virtual items: The 100 free virtual items package will be available starting today from the Central Plaza kiosk. This huge package includes popular clothing and furniture items and has been made possible thanks to our 3rd Party partners – including Lockwood Publishing, Heavy Water, Codeglue, Konami, Mass Media, Digital Leisure, LOOT, and Hellfire Games.

Two personal spaces: The Dragon’s Lair and the Mansion Garage – a medieval abode based upon Digital Leisure’s classic game and a luxurious, premium personal space never before released to the PlayStation Home community – will be available to all players today from the Central Plaza kiosk.

Ooblag’s Alien Casino: This is an exclusive game that will be published later this month and will be available via the PlayStation Home Navigator. Enter this interstellar casino and try your hand at Ooblag, a multiplayer game of craps…with a twist. Winners will be rewarded by being transformed into extraterrestrial high rollers while losers will be punished severely by Raaksu, the casino’s ruthless Pit Boss. As an added bonus, players that access the Ooblag Alien Casino space will be rewarded an active item version of the Ooblag game that can be played in their personal spaces.

See you in Home!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/04/playstation-home-welcome-back-package-details/feed/515http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/5795014486_24d4ab59fb_o.jpg3.89PlayStation Home Community Manager5150